100 years. Cartier’s iconic Tank watch has been around a full century and in honor of its 100th anniversary, Franco Cologni looks back at the legendary timepiece’s history in a new book.

Created in 1917 by Louis Cartier himself, the Tank no longer needs an introduction. With its instantly recognizable minimalist design, it was one of the first square-faced watches and has since transcended the ages, proving itself a trend-resistant classic. In honor of its centenary, Franco Cologni, a writer who specialised in timepieces, has delved once again into the house’s archives for an all-encompassing retrospective enriched with never-before-seen documents and portraits of famous fans such as Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint Laurent and Alain Delon to name just a few. It is a voyage into the past, and the key to knowing all you ever wanted about this iconic timepiece.

Cartier la montre Tank, by Franco Cologni, Flammarion publications

Photo: the first model of the Tank bracelet watch, 1920

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Catherine Deneuve wearing Cartier's Tank watch

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The Tank Américaine watch, small steel model

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Charlotte Rampling wearing the Tank by Cartier watch

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The Tank Louis Cartier watch, small grey-gold model set with brilliant-cut diamonds

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